Let me start by saying this has always been one of my favorite French white wines and this vintage is most definitely no exception. This is one of those ‘insider’ wines that people would fight for if they only knew of its existence. There are plenty of others which I will reveal in the coming year when we are able to secure stock! Only 300 cases made in total and only a fraction of those made it to the US, let alone Indiana. We only secured 24 bottles.
There is a rich history dating back 160 years, in the heart of Northern Cote du Rhone sourced from 30 plus hectares on steep south facing slopes featuring granite with alluvial quaternary delta deposits and Pliocene marl soils. All this combines to produce some of the best wines France has to offer, rich elegant wines with complexity and all the finesse you would come to expect from a world class wine region.
This blend of 90% Marsanne and just a splash of Rousanne- 10% and is as close to complete as you’ll find anywhere.
The second you pour this wine into the glass, delightful aromas exuding rich ripe fruits and floral notes that seduce you into taking your first sip. A rich buttered texture cradles the combination of citrus, pear, peach and honeysuckle notes that blanket your palate. This is an extraordinary wine that will cellar for 20 plus years. Congratulations to Winemaker Jacques Granges again. Sensational wine.
Winery suggests pairing with white meats (chicken with morilles mushrooms, quail with truffles), fish (grilled Sea Bass with citrus fruit) and cheese.
Rating: 97pt- Robert Parker.
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